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* Peacehaven Village raises $330,583 for dementia unit expansion in less than six months. * Six new dementia care beds will be added to meet community needs in Southland. * Only $55,417 remains to complete the $386,000 fundraising goal for the project. More psychogeriatric dementia beds are on the way

* ILT has returned more than $9 million to the Invercargill community this year. * The Group faced challenges due to labour shortages, inflation, and cost-of-living pressures. * Despite a tax-related deficit, ILT’s financial position remains solid with strong community support. ILT Group held its Annual General Meeting on 16th September, revealing

Sad news from the world of kiwi music this weekend with the passing of country music legend Eddie Low after a long illness Coming from the Rotorua region, Eddie Low started early in the music business forming his first band, Three Blind Mice at age 13, and he just carried

The first stage of the Te Puawai housing development is underway, with a resource consent finally  lodged for the north-west corner of the subdivision. The Invercargill City Council adopted a proposed private plan change in 2022, to rezone the 70.78ha site of rural land into a residential developmen

* Julianne’s portrait exhibition, ‘Empowher’, focuses on empowering women of all ages and backgrounds. * Her creative process involved researching characters for women and making many of their costumes herself. * The exhibition features 44 women transformed into diverse characters, from mythological goddesses to historical figures. Julianne, a passionate photographer originally from

The Southland Stags are set to conclude their intense Roar Week with a challenging match against Auckland at Eden Park this Sunday, September 22nd, at 2:05 pm in the Bunnings NPC. Co-coaches Matt Saunders and James Wilson have expressed confidence in their squad as they announce the team lineup

* Environment Southland is closely monitoring water levels in Waituna Lagoon due to rising concerns. * The lagoon's elevated level of 2.5m is affecting roads, paddocks, and local farming activities. * Any lagoon opening would require emergency powers and careful coordination to ensure safety. Environment Southland is keeping a close

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